California Events
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Friday, September 11, 2026
ANAHEIM: PBR Team Series September 11-13, 2026 at Honda Center. Professional Bull Riders top action. Location: 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA. $, pbr.com | rodeos
AUBURN: Gold Country Fair September 10-13, 2026 at Gold Country Fairgrounds. Carnival and Midway, concerts, contests, livestock, reptiles, food, food, food! Location: 1273 High Street, Auburn, CA. $12-15 approx., goldcountryfair.com
AUBURN: Auburn Cruise Night 5-9 p.m. on Lincoln Way in Downtown Auburn. 300+ classic cars 1972 or older cruise on the second Friday of each month May-September. Free, auburncruisenite.org
AUBURN: Peter Wilson & John Girtin are playing vintage jazz and blues, 6-8 p.m. at Music in the Square in Downtown Auburn. Location: 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA. Free, exploreauburnca.com
CARSON: Mariachi Fiesta, 5:30 p.m. at Carson Event Center. Features: Mariachi Los Toros, Mariachi Romanza, OC Mariachi Company, Asociacon Cultural Los Angeles Mariachi Academy, Ballet Folklorico Alma de Oro. Location: 801 E. Carson St., Carson, CA $55, call (310) 952-1782 ext. 1465 or 1480
CLOVIS: Sugar Pine band with guitar, vocals, ubass & banjo, 6:30 p.m. to dusk at Bluegrass in the Park. Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial Park (Liberty Park), 901 Fifth St., Clovis, CA. Free concert, great music!
CRESTON: Creston Classic Rodeo September 11-12, 2026 is a tradition celebrated annually since 1996. The entire community participates in the rodeo events, including youngsters age 3-6 years who compete in the Mutton Bustin. Location: 56180 Webster Road, Creston, CA. Free-$10, crestonclassicrodeo.org
DANA POINT: Maritime Festival September 11-13, 2026 at Ocean Institute. California's rich maritime history celebrated with visiting Tall Ships, Cannon Battles, Pirate and Mermaid Ball, Beer Garden, Seadog Saloon, Lil' Lads Landing, Sailor Camp, local marine life, Vendors, Food Trucks and more! Location: 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA. Free areas at festival include Pirate Show, Sailor Camp, Beer Garden & Vendors Village on Saturday & Sunday; paid tickets for experiences include Cannon Battle on board a ship, Beer Tasting Festival, Pirate & Mermaid Ball on Saturday, Mermaid Shows, School for Scallywags and Adventure Pass, Free - $, oceaninstitute.org
ESCONDIDO: Daring Greatly with special guests Lonesome Roses at Hidden City Sounds concert series, 7-9 p.m. at California Center for the Arts, Escondido Lyric Court (outdoors) 340 N. Escondido Blvd. Escondido, CA. Free RSVP admission, artcenter.org
FERNDALE: Bargain Lovers' Weekend September 11-13, 2026. Town-wide garage sale takes place from Main Street to side streets and throughout the entire Victorian Village. Dozens of locations to check out, offering everything from antiques and collectibles to household items, tools, toys, electronics, clothing and more. visitferndale.com
FOUNTAIN VALLEY: The Original Lobster Festival September 11-13, 2026 at Fountain Valley Sports Complex. Music, entertainment and delicious, fresh, flown-in-daily lobster that's steamed, not boiled! $5-70, originallobsterfestival.com
HAWAIIAN GARDENS: Banda Sello Dorado (Golden Seal Band) plays Regional Mexican / Hispanic, party and dance music, 7-9 p.m. at Hawaiian Gardens Summer Concerts at C. Robert Lee Activity Center, 21815 Pioneer Blvd. Free, fun entertainment. Bring chairs and blankets for seating, hgcity.org
HOLLYWOOD: Fireworks Finale: OneRepublic, 8 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
JUNE LAKE: June Lake Loop Jam Fest September 11-13, 2026 at Gull Lake Park. Line up: The Alligators, Jam-Fest-All-Stars, The All Stars Jam, Bella Rayne and Friends, Bishop Funk Collective , Blü Egyptian, Cubensis , Easy Wind, Grateful Roots Summit with Melody Trucks, GrooveSession, Hempstring Orchestra, Joe Marcinek Band, Lettuce, MHS Jazz Band, Rose's Pawn Shop, ShakyFeelin, The TanBand and The Two Tracks. Location: June Lake Loop, 47 Granite Ave., June Lake, CA. $86.85-up, junelakejamfest.org
LITTLE RIVER: A Pinot Celebration September 11, 2026, 1-4 p.m. Held at the historic Little River Inn Location: Little River Inn 7901 North Highway 1, Little River, CA 95456
MADERA: Madera District Fair September 10-13, 2026. Entertainment and concerts, Drone Show nights, Pig Races, Clown, Magician, Whiskerino contest. Location: 1850 West Cleveland Ave., Madera, CA. $10-15, maderafair.com | Sept. Fairs
MARYSVILLE: Marysville Stampede Sodbuster Dinner Party at Beckwourth Riverfront Park, 6 p.m. featuring band Left of Centre. marysvillestampede.com | rodeo
MENDOCINO: Mendocino Open Paint Out (MOPO) September 7-13, 2026. Mendocino Art Center The annual Mendocino Open Paint Out includes paint sales each day in the Art Center, daily demonstrations and presentations. Find painters at beaches, bays, wineries, mountain landscapes, redwoods and more. All events are free and open to the public, including watching the artists paint. mendocinoartcenter.org
MODESTO: Valley Heat band, 7-9 p.m. Modesto Music in the Plaza 10th Street Plaza Modesto, CA. Free, visitmodesto.com
MONTEREY: Festa Italia September 11-13, 2026 at Custom House Plaza in downtown Monterey. Opening Ceremonies and Procession to Old Fisherman's Wharf for blessing of the fishing fleet followed by entertainment, food, vino and Bocce tournament. Free admission, FestaItaliaMonterey.org
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Department of Rock, rock music band at Concerts on the Plaza 6-7:30 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza Location: 500 Castro St., Mountain View, CA. Free, mountainview.gov
PALMDALE: Annual Antelope Valley One Million Dollar Rubber Duck Race September 11, 2026, 6-9 p.m. at DryTown Water Park. Presented by the Kiwanis Club of Palmdale West Supporting education and other youth programs. Location: 3850 East Ave. S., Palmdale, CA. $5 per duck, duckrace.com/antelopevalley
PASADENA: Fiestas Patrias September 11, 2026, 5-9 p.m. at Villa Parke Community Center. Celebrate the independence of 18 Latin American Countries with live music and traditional dances performed by local community groups. Location: 363 E. Villa St., Pasadena, CA. Free, cityofpasadena.net | Fiestas Patrias
REDDING: Redding Roots Revival September 11-12, 2026 in Downtown Redding. Lineup: Chad Bushnell, Jelly Bread, The Brothers Reed, Vaughn Sims, Full Cup, Jacob Akana Band Redding, CA. $65-up, reddingrootsrevival.org
SAN DIEGO: SeaWorld San Diego Howl-O-Scream September 11-November 1, 2026 is a special ticket, nighttime scare attraction with 6 haunted houses, 3 scare zones, vile vignettes, band/music, and themed bars with drinks for sale age 21+. $41.50-55 tickets, seaworld.com
SANTA MARIA: ECO at Friday Concerts in Downtown Santa Maria - McClelland Street from Boone Street to the Library, Santa Maria, CA. Free, dtfsantamaria.com
SANTEE: Jason Mann, 5-7 p.m. at Santee Lakes Summer Concerts. Location: Santee Lakes, 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA. Free, santeelakes.com
SAUSALITO: Mike Spiderman Robinson, 6:30-8 p.m. at Sausalito Jazz and Blues by the Bay in Gabrielson Park, Sausalito, CA. Free grass seating, first come first serve, or purchase tickets for reserved table seating, sausalitoca.gov
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: New Wave Crave 5:45 p.m. at free concerts in Heavenly Village. Location: 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
TEMECULA: Twisted Gypsy, tribute to Fleetwood Mac at Thornton Winery Friday Night Music Series. Location: Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA. thorntonwine.com
TOPANGA: Romeo and Juliet June 6, 2026 - September 26, 2026 at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum. Outdoor theater with a back drop of Topanga Canyon's lush and rustic natural surroundings. Location: 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. Topanga, CA. $26-60, theatricum.com
TRACY: IrieFuse band, playing reggae and California roots music 6-9 p.m. at Tracy Block Party. Food and drinks available for purchase. Location: Front Street (Downtown) Plaza, 6th & Central Ave., Tracy, CA. Free, cityoftracy.org
TULELAKE: Tulelake-Butte Valley Fair September 10-13, 2026 at Tulelake Butte Valley Fairgrounds. Greased Pig Contest & Barnyard Kids Rodeo, Gymkhana, Destruction Derby, Concerts and Parade on Saturday 10 a.m. at Main & Modoc. Location: 800 South Main St., Tulelake, CA. $, tbvfair.com
UNIVERSAL CITY: Halloween Horror Nights September 3-November 1, 2026, at Universal Studios Hollywood is back. New this year is Ozzy Osbourne: The Prince of Darkness at Southern California's scariest Halloween event with terrifying haunted houses, the Terror Tram, sinister scare zones, live entertainment and attractions. halloweenhorrornights.com
WASCO: Festival and Rose Parade September 10-13, 2026. Celebrate "The Rose Capital of the World" with a themed parade and grand marshals, marching bands, floats, queen coronation, vendor faire, car show, deep pit BBQ, pancake breakfast, fun run and basketball tournament. Most events are free admission.
WHEATLAND: Bishop's Pumpkin Farm open daily September 4-November 15, 2026. It's like going to a fair with fun foods and drinks, barnyard animals, carnival rides, hayrides, firepits, entertainment and free admission! Location: 1415 Pumpkin Lane, Wheatland, CA. Free, parking fees select days, bishopspumpkinfarm.com
WILLITS: Flynn Creek Circus September 11-27, 2026 at The Skunk Train. Aerialists, jugglers, knife throwers, circus acts, and laugh out loud comedy, this circus blends classic storybook archetypes with imaginative new heroes in The Cricket & the Wren. Location: 299 E. Commercial, St. Willits, CA. $$136.50 Big Top Includes a train ride through the redwoods, circus admission, and general seating, skunktrain.com flynncreekcircus.com
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